User talk:Galleriared

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Image without license

Unspecified source/license for File:Mbell starscigars.jpg

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File copyright problem with File:Mbellart violenceanddeath.jpg

Thank you for uploading File:Mbellart violenceanddeath.jpg. However, it currently is missing information on its copyright and licensing status. Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can verify that it has an acceptable license status and a verifiable source. Please add this information by editing the image description page. You may refer to the image use policy to learn what files you can or cannot upload on Wikipedia. The page on copyright tags may help you to find the correct tag to use for your file. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem.

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File permission problem with File:MBELL GOTTI PAINTING.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:MBELL GOTTI PAINTING.jpg, which you've attributed to Michael Bell. I noticed that while you provided a valid copyright licensing tag, there is no proof that the creator of the file has agreed to release it under the given license.

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Speedy deletion nomination of File:Mbell TTR.jpg

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A tag has been placed on File:Mbell TTR.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section G12 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article or image appears to be a clear copyright infringement. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from {{{value1}}}. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. You may use external websites as a source of information, but not as a source of sentences. This part is crucial: say it in your own words. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Possibly unfree File:Mbell starscigars.jpg

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Mbell starscigars.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you object to the listing for any reason. Thank you. The Dissident Aggressor 22:55, 6 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

File permission problem with File:Mbellart violenceanddeath.jpg

Thanks for uploading File:Mbellart violenceanddeath.jpg, which you've attributed to artwork, no evidence of permission. I noticed that while you provided a valid copyright licensing tag, there is no proof that the creator of the file has agreed to release it under the given license.

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make a note permitting reuse under the CC-BY-SA or another acceptable free license (see this list) at the site of the original publication; or
Send an email from an address associated with the original publication to permissions-en@wikimedia.org, stating your ownership of the material and your intention to publish it under a free license. You can find a sample permission letter here. If you take this step, add {{OTRS pending}} to the file description page to prevent premature deletion.

If you did not create it entirely yourself, please ask the person who created the file to take one of the two steps listed above, or if the owner of the file has already given their permission to you via email, please forward that email to permissions-en@wikimedia.org.

If you believe the media meets the criteria at Wikipedia:Non-free content, use a tag such as {{non-free fair use}} or one of the other tags listed at Wikipedia:File copyright tags#Fair use, and add a rationale justifying the file's use on the article or articles where it is included. See Wikipedia:File copyright tags for the full list of copyright tags that you can use.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have provided evidence that their copyright owners have agreed to license their works under the tags you supplied, too. You can find a list of files you have created in your upload log. Files lacking evidence of permission may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. You may wish to read the Wikipedia's image use policy. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Diannaa (talk) 01:27, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Image copyright problem with File:MBELL Pic.jpg

Thank you for uploading File:MBELL Pic.jpg.

This image is a derivative work, containing an "image within an image". Examples of such images would include a photograph of a sculpture, a scan of a magazine cover, or a screenshot of a computer game or movie. In each of these cases, the rights of the creator of the original image must be considered, as well as those of the creator of the derivative work.

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Wikipedia takes copyright very seriously. It may be deleted soon, unless we can determine the license and the source of the original image. If you know this information, then you can add a copyright tag to the image description page.

If you have uploaded other derivative works, consider checking that you have specified their license and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have created in your upload log.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them at the media copyright questions page. If the file is already gone, you can still make a request for undeletion and ask for a chance to fix the problem. Thanks again for your cooperation. Diannaa (talk) 01:28, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your account has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia because it appears to be mainly intended for publicity and/or promotional purposes. If you intend to edit constructively in other topic areas, you may be granted the right to continue under a change of username. Please read the following carefully.

Why can't I edit Wikipedia?

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If you believe this block was made in error, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} below, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Diannaa (talk) 01:28, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

This user's unblock request has been reviewed by an administrator, who declined the request. Other administrators may also review this block, but should not override the decision without good reason (see the blocking policy).

Galleriared (block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser (log))

Request reason:

I have no idea why you've blocked me. The artwork and the photographs you flagged both belong to Michael Bell and we have his permission to use them. You can contact him directly through his official website at http://mbellart.com/contact.html or info@mbellart.com but there is no reason this page should be blocked, nor should I be blocked as an Administrator out of nowhere. We've done nothing wrong, but will gladly edit text if you feel it needs editing, however the pictures are all owned by Michael Bell and are not infringing on anything. Please UNBLOCK! Galleriared (talk) 12:16, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Decline reason:

You're not blocked because of copyright issues, though those are complicated. You're blocked because you are doing nothing but promoting your business; it should have happened when you first starting doing that in 2009. --jpgordon^{::==( o )} 14:34, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.

On the subject of copyright, just saying the images "belong to Michael Bell and we have his permission to use them" is not sufficient for Wikipedia's purpose. Wikipedia needs actual evidence that the owner of a work has released it under a sufficiently free license (see Wikipedia:Copyrights for more information), which means it would be also free for anyone else to copy and use for any purpose. If Mr Bell wishes to release these images under such a license, he should see Wikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials for details of how to do this. Squinge (talk) 14:43, 7 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]